Forensic Science Option
This option is available within the Chemistry major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Forensic Science option is a Track-Two option in the BS degree in Chemistry appropriate for students interested in working in a crime lab or pursuing a graduate degree in forensic science or chemistry. Students can earn a BS degree in Chemistry in four years while enhancing their knowledge base with courses in biology, biochemistry, and other career supporting areas that can be important in forensic science. This curriculum includes five advanced laboratory courses emphasizing analytical skills and an opportunity to explore minors in other areas such as Toxicology.
Option Code: 505
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Recall, integrate, and apply essential core information about the key components of Chemistry.
- Demonstrate competency in basic laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, chemical synthesis, and measurement of chemical properties and phenomena.
- Communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, access information and integrate information from various sources in order to solve problems.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| Complete the Analytical Emphasis in the major: | ||
| INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | ||
| ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II | ||
| Option Core | ||
| BB 314 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BB 315 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY | 3 |
| BB 450 & BB 451 | GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY and GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 6-7 |
| or BB 490 & BB 491 | BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION and BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM | |
| BI 221Z & BI 222Z & BI 223Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION | 15 |
| TOX 411 | FUNDAMENTALS OF TOXICOLOGY | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 8-11 | |
| BIOCHEMISTRY 3: GENETIC BIOCHEMISTRY | ||
| GENETICS | ||
| RESEARCH | ||
| RESEARCH (up to 3 credits) | ||
| INTERNSHIP | ||
| BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | ||
| GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
| +ELEMENTARY STATISTICS I | ||
or ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FORENSIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| Total Credits | 39-43 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Option Code: 505